One Good Horse Parklands is the family-restaurant half of The Turf on Inwoods Road, with its own dining identity and a room inspired by the golden age of horse racing. Early-twentieth-century details and references to famous racehorses give the setting its theme, while a multi-level children's playground, swings, slide and television make the practical priorities equally clear. The restaurant is built for families who want a proper meal without expecting younger diners to remain seated throughout the visit.
Starters cover both familiar pub sharing and a few richer options. Pull-apart garlic loaf and flatbread work as easy table food, while crispy squid, fried chicken in several sauces and pork-belly bites add stronger savoury flavours. Creamy garlic prawns arrive with house-made focaccia for the sauce. Larger plates continue through seafood chowder, chicken parmigiana, market fish and chips, pork ribs, red-wine lamb shank and a slow-roasted lamb shoulder intended for two.
Burgers, pizza and grill cooking form a second route through the menu. Beef patties come in classic and Kiwi versions, chicken can be fried or grilled with pineapple and bacon, and a house-made vegetable patty gives the burger list a meat-free anchor. Pizza bases are made in house, with meat-lovers, spicy chicken, Moroccan lamb and Margherita among the combinations. Canterbury Angus rump, fillet and rib-eye steaks are served with a choice of sides and sauces.
The Junior Drivers menu includes chicken tenders, spaghetti and meatballs, fish and chips, pizza, a cheeseburger and a platter combining chicken with fruit and vegetables. Sundaes, apple pie, cheesecake and salted-caramel brownie extend the family meal into dessert. Regular steak, parmigiana, burger, pizza and fish nights sit alongside quizzes and live entertainment, so the venue can shift from an early dinner with children to a more social neighbourhood evening.
Address: The Turf, 6 Inwoods Road, Parklands, Christchurch 8083, New Zealand
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One Good Horse Parklands Menu
Starters & To Share
Available from 4.30pm in OGH. V – Vegetarian VO – Vegetarian Option GFO – Gluten Free Option DFO – Dairy Free Option
Pull-apart Garlic & Herb Loaf
V Home-made and served with confit garlic butter
O.G.H Flatbread
V GFO DFO Either four cheese & balsamic glaze with chilli flakes or pear & fig chutney, mozzarella & rocket leaves
Crispy Squid
GFO Chipotle mayo, crispy kumara ribbons, lemon wedge
O.G.H Fried Chicken
GFO Either sticky Korean or smoky BBQ or honey soy
Crispy Pork Belly Bites
GFO Hoisin sauce & sesame seeds
Creamy Garlic Prawns
Tender prawns in a creamy garlic & white wine sauce, served with freshly-baked home-made focaccia
Sides
V – Vegetarian VO – Vegetarian Option GFO – Gluten Free Option DFO – Dairy Free Option
Golden Fries
Wedges
O.G.H Coleslaw
Seasonal Salad
Mash and Gravy
Seasonal Vegetables
Cheesy Scalloped Potato
Side Sauce
Two Fried Eggs
Six Beer Battered Onion Rings
On a Plate
Available from 4.30pm in OGH. V – Vegetarian VO – Vegetarian Option GFO – Gluten Free Option DFO – Dairy Free Option
Seafood Chowder
Creamy chowder with toasted bread
Chicken Parmigiana
Panko-crumbed, tomato Napoli, ham, cheese, golden fries & OGH coleslaw
Mushroom Fettuccine Carbonara
VO Pan-fried mushroom & bacon, porcini sauce, egg dough pasta, topped with shaved parmesan
Market Fish and Chips
G* Battered market fish served with golden fries, tartare sauce & seasonal salad
Slow-roasted Lamb Shoulder (serves two)
GFO Tender lamb shoulder, slow-cooked with rosemary, served with crispy potatoes, minted peas, greens, and flu y Yorkshire puddings, finished with a hearty lamb & red wine gravy
Classic Caesar Salad
VO GFO Cos lettuce, crispy bacon, croutons, caesar dressing, parmesan cheese and a poached egg
Pork Spare Ribs
GFO O.G.H original, golden fries, O.G.H coleslaw
Lamb Shank
GFO Red wine slow cooked, creamy mash, braised red cabbage, caramelised onion jam, red wine jus
Chef's Special
Ask our friendly staff for today’s special Price: POA
Burgers & Pizzas
All burgers served on a brioche bun, with golden fries. All pizzas made on home-made bases. Available from 4.30pm in OGH. V – Vegetarian VO – Vegetarian Option GFO – Gluten Free Option DFO – Dairy Free Option
Classic Cheese
GFO 200gm beef patty, double cheese, lettuce, sliced tomato, O.G.H burger sauce & pickle
Kiwi Burger
GFO 200gm beef patty, cheese, lettuce, sliced tomato, beetroot & fried egg, O.G.H burger sauce
Chicken Hawaiian
Your choice of… Either Buttermilk fried chicken or grilled chicken served with grilled pineapple, bacon, cheese, lettuce, O.G.H burger sauce
Herbivore.
V Home-made panko crumbed vegetable patty, coleslaw, chipotle mayo, pickle & beetroot chutney
Meatlovers
Crispy bacon, salami, beef mince, mozzarella cheese & BBQ sauce
Spicy Chicken
Roasted chicken breast, roasted bell peppers, red onion, mozzarella cheese & home-made spicy aioli
Moroccan Lamb
Slow-cooked Moroccan-spiced lamb, topped with roasted red peppers, sweet onion jam, and a cool mint yoghurt sauce
Margherita.
V Tomato, basil pesto, bocconcini and mozzarella cheese
Hawaiian
Classic ham, pineapple and mozzarella cheese
Grill
Available from 4.30pm in OGH. All steaks are served with a garden salad & your choice of golden fries or cheesy scalloped potato. With your choice of: creamy mushroom sauce, whipped garlic butter, whiskey peppercorn sauce, jus. V – Vegetarian VO – Vegetarian Option GFO – Gluten Free Option DFO – Dairy Free Option
200gm Canterbury Angus Rump
200gm Canterbury Angus Fillet
300gm Canterbury Angus Ribeye
Daily Deals
Available from 4.30pm in OGH
TEN TO ONE MONDAY
Mondays from 4.30pm. All starters (Excludes Tacos)
CHAMPIONS' CUT TUESDAY
Tuesdays from 4.30pm. 300g Ribeye steak served with golden fries & seasonal salad
PARMAGEDDON WEDNESDAYS
Wendesdays from 4.30pm. Chicken parmas of the world served with fries and slaw: Original: Napoli, Ham, Cheese; New Zealand: Napoli, Beetroot, Ham, Egg, Cheese; Mexican: Napoli, Salsa, Jalapeños, Cheese; Hawaiian: Napli, Ham, Pineapple, Cheese
EACH-WAY THURSDAY
Thursdays from 4.30pm. Burgers & Pizzas (Excludes Kiwi Burger)
WINNING CATCH FRIDAY
Friday from 4.30pm. Market Fish & Chips
SADDLE UP SATURDAY
Saturdays from 4.30pm. House Cocktails
SWEET SUNDAY
All desserts. Kid’s Sundaes (with a kids meal) FREE
Junior Drivers
Available from 4.30pm in OGH. 10 years & under. All junior drivers meals come with a soft drink or juice. V – Vegetarian VO – Vegetarian Option GFO – Gluten Free Option DFO – Dairy Free Option
Chicken Tenders
Served with golden fries & coleslaw
Spaghetti & Meatballs
House-made tomato sauce & parmesan cheese
Cheeseburger
GFO Served with golden fries & coleslaw
Fish & Chips.
GFO Served with golden fries & coleslaw
O.G.H Kids Pizza
GFO Classic ham, cheese & pineapple or salami and cheese
O.G.H Kids Platter
Served with chicken tenders, seasonal fruit, carrot sticks and a chocolate fish.
Ice Cream Sundae
With a wafer biscuit and your choice of chocolate, caramel or berry sauce
Desserts
Available from 4.30pm in OGH. V – Vegetarian VO – Vegetarian Option GFO – Gluten Free Option DFO – Dairy Free Option
Home-made Apple Pie
Served with vanilla bean ice cream, whipped cream, berry coulis & anglaise sauce
Home-made Cheesecake
Ask staff for today’s flavour
O.G.H Sundae
Soft serve ice cream with… Either Chocolate Oreo Or Caramel Biscoff
Salted Caramel Brownie
GFO A gooey home-made brownie topped with sweet caramel, served with vanilla ice cream & extra sauce
OGH & Turf Lunch Menu
OGH Thursday-Friday: 12pm-2.30pm Saturday–Sunday: 11am–2.30pm | Turf Everyday 11am-4pm. V – Vegetarian VO – Vegetarian Option GFO – Gluten Free Option DFO – Dairy Free Option
Classic Caesar Salad
VO GFO Cos lettuce, crispy bacon, croutons, caesar salad dressing, Parmesan cheese and a poached egg
Chicken Parmigiana
Panko-crumbed, tomato Napoli, ham, cheese, golden fries & O.G.H coleslaw
Market Fish & Chips
GFO Battered market fish served with golden fries, tartare sauce & seasonal salad
Big Kiwi Breakfast
VO GFO Free-range eggs, pork sausages, streaky bacon, hash browns, baked beans, mushrooms, toasted sourdough
Open Steak Sandwich
Grilled sirloin steak, lettuce, tomato relish, Swiss cheese, horseradish aioli & pickled onions
Classic Cheese Burger
GFO 200gm beef patty, double cheese, lettuce, sliced tomato, O.G.H burger sauce & pickle
Chicken Hawaiian Burger.
GFO Either Buttermilk fried chicken Or Grilled chicken served with grilled pineapple, bacon, cheese, O.G.H burger sauce
Meatlovers Pizza
GFO DFO Crispy bacon, salami, beef mince, mozzarella cheese & BBQ sauce
Margherita Pizza
V GFO DFO Tomato, basil pesto, bocconcini & mozzarella cheese.
Turf All Day Menu
$40 PER PERSON 2 COURSES (DESSERT ADD-ON $12). Available all day in The Turf. V – Vegetarian, GF – Gluten Free, DF – Dairy Free *- with alterations
Baked Camembert Parcels
V Home-made focaccia, honey & cranberry sauce
O.G.H Flatbread
V G* Four cheese & balsamic glaze with chilli flakes
Honey-glazed Champagne Ham
G* Roasted baby potatoes, green beans, honey-glazed carrots, cranberry chutney
Chicken Parmigiana
Panko-crumbed, tomato Napoli, ham, cheese, golden fries & O.G.H coleslaw
Classic Cheese Burger
G* 200gm beef patty, double cheese, lettuce, sliced tomato, O.G.H burger sauce & pickle, served with golden fries
Market Fish & Chips
G* Battered market fish served with golden fries, tartare sauce & seasonal salad
200gm Canterbury Angus Rump
Served medium rare, with golden fries, whipped garlic butter & seasonal salad
Chicken Caesar Salad
V* G* Cos lettuce, chicken, crispy bacon, croutons, Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese & a poached egg
Pavlova
G Meringue, summer berries, whipped cream & passionfruit sauce
Home-made Apple Pie
Served with vanilla bean ice cream, whipped cream, berry coulis & anglaise sauce
Turf All Day Menu – $45 Per Person
$45 PER PERSON 2 COURSES. Your choice of the following… V – Vegetarian, GF – Gluten Free, DF – Dairy Free *- with alterations
Honey-glazed Champagne Ham
G* Roasted baby potatoes, green beans, honey-glazed carrots, cranberry chutney
Chicken Parmigiana
Panko-crumbed, tomato Napoli, ham, cheese, golden fries & O.G.H coleslaw
Classic Cheese Burger
G* 200gm beef patty, double cheese, lettuce, sliced tomato, O.G.H burger sauce & pickle, served with golden fries
Market Fish & Chips
G* Battered market fish served with golden fries, tartare sauce & seasonal salad
200gm Canterbury Angus Rump
Served medium rare, with golden fries, whipped garlic butter & seasonal salad
Chicken Caesar Salad
V* G* Cos lettuce, chicken, crispy bacon, croutons, Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese & a poached egg
Pavlova
G Meringue, summer berries, whipped cream & passionfruit sauce
Home-made Apple Pie
Served with vanilla bean ice cream, whipped cream, berry coulis & anglaise sauce V
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Against typical prices in Christchurch
- Fish and chips Typical in Christchurch: $28.00 $15.00
- Margherita pizza Typical in Christchurch: $26.00 $23.00
- Chicken parmigiana Typical in Christchurch: $29.00 $23.00
- Seafood chowder Typical in Christchurch: $25.00 $28.00
- Hawaiian pizza Typical in Christchurch: $26.00 $27.00
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